2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom Review
2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom Review
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2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom Review
byMichael Cantu
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Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.
Pros
- Peerless interior design and materials quality
- Massively powerful V12
- Seemingly infinite customization options
Cons
- At this size, tight parking lots are not the Phantom's friend
What's new
- No major changes for 2021
- Part of the eighth Phantom generation introduced for 2018
Overview
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom is a full-size luxury sedan that provides an almost endless amount of unmatched comfort and luxury. It's the brand's flagship model and it's unlike anything else in the market. The Phantom's many one-of-a-kind features, extensive customization options and unsurpassed build quality help justify the sky-high price tag. This vehicle is not designed to be driven by the wealthy elite of the world, but instead, to be chauffeured in.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom 4dr Sedan (6.7L 12cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$367/mo for Phantom Base
Phantom Base
vs
$219/mo
Avg. Large Car
There aren't any significant updates for 2021. But as is typically the case, the luxury automaker has created some one-off models and a limited-production series. One-off models include the Koa Phantom, which incorporates Koa wood, a rare tree species only found on the Hawaiian islands, and the Phantom Oribe, a Phantom designed in collaboration with Hermès. The Phantom Tempus Collection is limited to 20 examples and has a design that Rolls-Royce was inspired by "time, astronomical phenomena and the infinite reaches of the universe." So, yeah, try to top that.
A few other automakers do try. The Bentley Flying Spur is the Phantom's closest rival, and it offers similar levels of comfort, luxury and customization. Another is the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, although it's not as exclusive as the Phantom. There's appeal to all three cars, but there's no debating that the Phantom is one of the most extravagant production vehicles in the world.
Which Phantom does Edmunds recommend?
The Rolls-Royce Phantom isn't like most vehicles and doesn't come in different trim levels. Instead, it's offered in standard and extended-wheelbase (EWB) lengths. Considering that the Phantom costs about half a million, why not opt for the utmost comfort with the EWB model? It offers a significant increase in rear seat legroom, the part of the cabin where most owners will be sitting. For additional privacy, add the optional rear compartment curtains, and for more tech, get the Driver Assistance package, which adds adaptive cruise control.
2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom models
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom is offered in two variants: the standard Phantom and the extended wheelbase (EWB). Both are powered by a turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 engine (563 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed transmission sends power to the rear wheels.
The standard Phantom and EWB models are generally appointed with the same features. These include:
- 21-inch wheels
- Adaptive air suspension that adjusts to road conditions
- Power-closing doors with concealed umbrellas
- Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
- Leather headliner with starlight-like illumination
- Heated and ventilated front seats with massage functions
- Rear bench seat
- 10.25-inch central display
- Digital instrument cluster
- Navigation system
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
- 16-speaker audio system
- Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Phantom and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- A suite of advanced safety features:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Packaged options include:
- Driver Assistance Systems package (standard on the EWB model)
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
- Night vision (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night)
- Rear Theatre Configuration
- Two rear electronically deployable 12-inch screens
- Phantom package includes the Driver Assistance Systems package, plus:
- 22-inch wheels
- Rear elevating footrests
- Rear seat curtains
- Wider outboard seats
- Rolls-Royce monograms on all headrests
The Phantom also offers several different types of wood for veneer and Canadel paneling. Veneers can be extended to other parts of the interior. There is also a choice of Gallery (dashboard) design, clock design, doorsill engraving, and trunk interior color.
Besides the bespoke options offered to all buyers, the numerous stand-alone options include:
- Solid silver, gold-plated or carbon-fiber Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament
- Ventilated and massaging rear seats
- Two rear fold-out tables
- Rear elevating footrests
- Lambswool floor mats
- Embossed headrests
- Rear cooler with two Champagne flutes
- 18-speaker audio system
- Rear headrest cushions
- Shooting star headliner
- Phantom Suite (limousine-like separate rear cabin with electrochromic privacy glass and an intercom system)
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3 out of 5 stars
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Bono, 11/02/2020
2019 Rolls-Royce Phantom 4dr Sedan (6.7L 12cyl Turbo 8A)
I have had a 2019 phantom since the beginning of April and the car has been in the shop at least 3 times because of vibrations coming from the wheels and tires. The last time it was in the shop for 3 weeks! Other than that I really like the car. I think that the customer service of rolls royce is not that great.
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This car is amazing
Steve West, 09/10/2020
2019 Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 4dr Sedan (6.7L 12cyl Turbo 8A)
I have owned this car for a few months and I have loved every moment in it. It looks absolutely amazing and I love it so much. The performance is what you would expect from a 5,000 pound car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom, so we've included reviews for other years of the Phantom since its last redesign.
2021 Phantom Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $458,000 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $367/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / unlimited miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Phantom models:
- Active Cruise Control
- Maintains a set distance between the Phantom and the car in front.
- Blind-Spot Detection
- Alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot.
- Park Distance Control
- Provides visual and audible warnings when you are maneuvering close to objects.
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